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Submitted by
Name: Mike Linkin
From: Philippines

Comments:
There are times when you see or hear something that you truly KNOW is the inspiration of God. This web site is without doubt such a place. Although I ceased being an active Salvationist many years ago I have always considered myself ‘Army’. This site has really inspired me and blessed me more than words can say. God Bless You Ian and may His hand guide your future endeavours. I have always tried to live by the question If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you Ian Barton you are convicted and sentenced to serve your time at God’s right hand.

Added: Oct 30, 2008

Submitted by
Name: Jack Spowart

Comments:
Great Site. Brings back memories of my old 78’s in the 50/60’s. These bands and soloists were my inspiration in these days. Amazing to hear my ‘heroes’ Bert Samuels (ISB) on the G trombone again and also Denis Smith euphonium (Rosehill). Thanks for all your hard work. God Bless.

Added: Oct 21, 2008

Submitted by
Name: Malcolm Savage

Comments:
I have just been recommended to view your site, and when looking at non RZ 78’s I thought I was seeing double Immediately to the left of my monitor, hanging on the wall is a copy of the identical Cairo Red Shield Band. I had thought it was taken a bit earlier than stated, as I thought by then my Father had been posted back to the UK. He played cornet in the band and is 4th from the left on the back row. He was Sgt Horace Savage of KOYLI (seconded to REME) and was an armourer.

Added: Oct 15, 2008

Submitted by
Name: Ken Moyler

Comments:
Wow. What a great site. Many thanks for this. And the sounds are just about perfect. Thanks again.

Added: Oct 11, 2008

Submitted by
Name: OleGeir Pedersen
From: Skein Norway

Comments:
Thanks for all the work that with this website and the music. I have enjoyed myself to surf in the website, and very interesting to listen to the music from the old 78’s Best regards Ole Geir Pedersen Speidermusikken in Skien Norway (The Methodist Church)

Added: Oct 3, 2008

Submitted by
Name: Erzberger Willi
From: Zurich Switzerland

Comments:
Just wanted to say how much I enjoy to surf in your excellent website. Thank you very much for this great work and effort you have put in this project. Best regards Willi Erzberger Zurich Central Hall Band

Added: Sep 29, 2008

Submitted by
Name: Peter Scott

Comments:
Thank you for all your hard work. I will have hours of reliving my childhood, with the 78’s on the gramophone. God Bless you

Added: Sep 17, 2008

Submitted by
Name: Keith Bates

Comments:
Thanks for this great site and all the work that has been put into it. I was very pleased to see a recording of the Hallelujah Chorus by the Cairo Red Shield band where the band introduces themselves on the reverse side of the record. My father Ernest Bates (Portsmouth Citadel) played top trombone in the band at the time and introduces himself on the recording. What a great surprise for me to hear him via the internet after all these years and his promotion to glory ten years ago. I also noticed a former bandsman (Ray Clarke) of my Corp (Reading Central) in the photograph of the Red Shield Band playing baritone. Once again many thanks for this important and valuable work with these recordings.

Added: Sep 16, 2008

Submitted by
Name: George Harrison

Comments:
Many thanks for providing so many selections of fine brass band performances some of which are compositions by the memorable Eric Ball who truly was gifted by God.

Added: Sep 11, 2008

Submitted by
Name: Eric Nelson

Comments:
Thank you for being able to listen once again to such great recordings of the past Army Bands and Songsters, also the individuals who took part in much of the music that was played. It has brought back many happy memories of my first contact with the Army many years ago in England, the joy and happiness of it all, especially in the Sunday afternoon Praise Meetings. May God richly bless in this special ministry. Eric Nelson

Added: Sep 9, 2008